Three Jewish denominations “C.O.N.N.E.C.T.” through Torah scripture
By Haleigh Whisted
For Mitzpeh
@HaleighWhisted
To celebrate Hanukkah, three of the most active minyanim on campus organized and held C.O.N.N.E.C.T., an event where students of all Jewish denominations can study and learn the Torah’s sacred text together, Thursday evening.
“We’re Jews, and our connection to our past is ...
Students gather to hear solutions to Israel-Palestine conflict
By Thomas Hindle
For Mitzpeh
@Thomas_Hindle_
The conflict between Israel and Palestine is long-lasting, and has formed divides all over the globe. To college students, it’s an issue from afar, but an organization named Roots is aiming to change that. The group, founded in 2014, brings Palestinians and Israelis together to ...
Jew You Should Know: Elisha Galler
By Lily Rozenstauch
For Mitzpeh
@lilischill15
“Elisha is a natural born leader,” said Chad Simon, a sophomore bioengineering major. Simon is a close friend of Elisha Galler’s as well as the vice president of Kedma.
Galler is a junior economics major who dedicates most of his time to his role as president of Kedma, where he oversees ...
Kedma board adds five new members, one new position after election
By Harrison Goldstein
For Mitzpeh
@H_Goldstein9
The Kedma board welcomed five new members to its ranks in addition to establishing a new position when its election polls closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
The newly-appointed members of the board include freshman Jacob Nelson (Fundraising Chair) and sophomores Chad Simon (Vice President), ...
Kedma, Save a Child’s Heart host 5K fundraiser
By Chidinma Onuoha
Staff writer
@OmniwriterPen
On Sunday morning, several students of this university and non-students crowded in Chapel Field awaiting the Save a Child’s Heart 5K.
The race fundraised for children with cardiac problems. Runners in athletic gear and navy blue shirts saying “pump the heart” sat in small groups along ...
Kedma welcomes Rosh Hashanah with painting, music, refreshments
By Harrison Goldstein
For the Mitzpeh
@H_Goldstein9
With the school year kicking into full gear, many students are looking for low-stress activities to engage in during their free time. Roughly 50 people came together Thursday night at the Rosenbloom Hillel Center for a group activity: painting.
Kedma hosted “Paint Night,” an event ...
Kedma welcomes four new board members for fall semester
By Abby Wallisch
For the Mitzpeh
@Mitzpeh
The orthodox Jewish community, Kedma, recently held their semesterly elections and President Aaron Yitzhaky a junior kinesiology major is excited for what the newest board members will contribute to the community and planning of Kedma.
The Kedma executive board consists of three positions: president, ...
Jewish students engage in genetic screening for hereditary illnesses
By Danielle Kiefer
For the Mitzpeh
@daniellesusan97
Senior Aaron Solomon has always been curious to learn more about his genetic background, so when he had the opportunity to get screened for Jewish genetic diseases for free, he signed up.
“I have an interesting background, where my mom is an Ashkenazi Jew, and my dad's Chinese and might have ...
JLIC couple set to leave after first year at UMD Hillel
By Jack Wisniewski
For the Mitzpeh
@Jaywizzywizard
With the news that Maryland Hillel will be losing a Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus couple at the end of the semester, they face the task of finding a replacement for the 2017 fall semester.
JLIC is a partnership program that Hillel shares with the Orthodox Union in which young Orthodox ...
Kedma election results for spring 2017 executive board have come in
By Nicole Kirkner
Copy editor
@nicolekirkner
The results are in for the spring 2017 Kedma board, and unlike some elections, the popular vote always decides who will take control over the Orthodox Jewish group of this university.
Over 200 Kedma members cast votes between Dec. 3 and Dec. 6 that determined the new board that will take ...
